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As old as time a twisted tale8/2/2023 ![]() Jasmine is still the outspoken character that you know and love, but she is fighting for much more than her right to choose a husband- she is fighting for a revolution. The city erupts in civil war, but freedom comes at a heavy cost. In this alternate version of Aladdin’s story, he becomes a leader. They unite the people of Agrabah and lead them in a rebellion against the evil sultan, Jafar. This turns him into a villain that is almost impossible to defeat… almost. Aladdin must team up with Princess Jasmine, who has been deposed from the crown. Jafar uses his first two wishes to become the sultan of Agrabah and to become the most powerful sorcerer in the world. This story explores the darker reality of Agrabah if Jafar had found the lamp instead of Aladdin. This is the recommended reading order for the Disney Twisted Tales book series. ![]() Disney Twisted Tales Book Series In Order They are also very popular with adults who want a nostalgic reminder of their favorite stories, but with a twist. These books are perfect for teenagers who have grown out of the original Disney films but still want to get lost in a story. What if Cinderella never married the prince? The books explore darker themes than the films did, and also give the characters a deeper back story and more complex personalities. The Twisted Tale series takes well-known stories and changes them in unexpected ways – what if Jafar found the lamp instead of Aladdin? What if Ariel didn’t defeat the sea witch? What if Wendy never went to Neverland with Peter Pan? ![]() ![]() Farrah Rochon wrote one book – Almost There – and is a Romance author from Louisiana. Jen is a successful young adult author as well as a senior entertainment editor at Teen People. Jen Calonita also wrote 3 books in the series – Mirror, Mirror, Conceal, Don’t Feel, and Go The Distance Liz Braswell is a successful young adult author whose series ‘The Nine Lives Of Chloe King’ has been adapted into a television series. Elizabeth Lim wrote 3 of the books – Reflection, So This Is Love, and When You Wish Upon A Star.Įlizabeth is a bestselling young adult fantasy novelist. Liz Braswell wrote 7 of the 14 books in the series – A Whole New World, Once Upon A Dream, As Old As Time, Part Of Your World, Straight On Till Morning, Unbirthday, and What Once Was Mine. I will be seeking out the earlier titles from the Twisted Tale set and am looking forward to more.Each book takes a classic Disney story and gives it some alternative plot points, often with a darker theme than the original. The books are written by multiple authors. Happily, it stays true to a beloved relic from my childhood while taking on new, more mature (still teen-friendly) themes. I collect novelizations of the classic fairy tale, though, so this addition could not be overlooked. I grew up with Disney’s animated classics, and Beauty and the Beast was one I, a bookish brunette in a small town, particularly identified with, so I was intrigued, but not quite certain how I would respond to this book. ![]() However, after the first section (about the point where Belle sneaks into the forbidden west wing), the narrative spins off in a new direction entirely. The beginning plodded, as I itched to follow the story of young Maurice and Rosalind, but every other chapter interrupted the flow with Belle’s familiar story-basically straight out of the movie. In this story, Belle’s absent mother was a powerful sorceress named Rosalind-the sorceress, in fact, who cast the spell cursing a spoiled young prince to life as a Beast unless he could learn to love. Disney’s classic Beauty and the Beast takes a dark, yet intriguing, turn in this twisted tale. ![]()
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